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The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who was admitted for burns to 60% of his body. During the first 24 hours of burn care, the nurse should assess the client for which of the following?

What are three keys to maintaining good skin integrity and preventing breakdown?

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the development of pressure ulcers. Which factor increases the risk of pressure-sore formation?

A new nurse asks an experienced nurse during a child’s dressing change following a skin graft why the skin appears lattice-like and not smooth like the unburned areas of the child’s body. Which of the following is the experienced nurse’s best response?

A 34-year-old woman is rescued from a house fire at 2 AM and arrives at the emergency department at 3 AM. The client weighs 132 pounds and is burned over 35% of her body. How much lactated Ringer’s solution should be infused within the next 7 hours (using 4 mL in the Parkland formula)?

During the emergent (resuscitative) phase of a burn injury, which of the following indicates that the client is requiring additional volume with fluid resuscitation?

A 55-year-old client with severe plaque psoriasis is starting a biologic therapy after topical treatments were ineffective. Which of the following nursing actions is most important before initiating therapy?

A client was admitted with severe electrical burns to the arms and chest. The client’s urine output has decreased to 40 mL/hr despite adequate fluid replacement. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

The nurse is reviewing the patient’s medical record. The nurse notes the patient has an allergy to sulfonamide antibiotics. The nurse knows that which of the following medications should be avoided in this patient?

A client comes to the clinic complaining of frequent urination, excessive thirst, and increased hunger over the past few weeks. Which nursing action is the most appropriate first step?